7-Year-Old Black Girl Makes History as the Fastest Kid in US, Breaks Junior Olympics Record

A 7-year-old African American girl named Dakota White, hailing from Dallas, Texas, is breaking records as the fastest kid in the nation. Dakota recently established a new national record for the Junior Olympics, making history with her teammates from Xpress Track Club in Fort Worth.

In the girls’ 8 and under 100-meter relay at the AAU Junior Olympics, Dakota and her team set a new record earlier this month, with Dakota finishing her leg in 59.08 seconds, also setting a new national record. Dakota caught national attention last year when her Tiktok videos of her competing in track events went viral.

Her father Cam White, who was a former TCU wide receiver, has been coaching her since she was 3 years old. He mentioned that she had a natural talent for form even at a young age, which led them to engage different trainers as she progressed. Dakota has won all the competitions she participated in since last year, and she never skips a day of training even in the scorching summer heat.

White added that Dakota is careful about staying hydrated and maintaining a balanced diet, as she limits junk food consumption. She is enthusiastic about her accomplishments, including her latest gold medal from the Junior Olympics, and hopes to continue training hard.

Dakota’s success is inspiring, particularly for young Black girls who face many challenges in the field of athletics. Her accomplishments demonstrate that with dedication, hard work, and proper training, anything is possible, regardless of age or background.